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PinkCashmereYarn @bluerubymoon53 (3286) • United States 23 Nov 12

Have you ever started something big in your life and then just quit? I have quite a few times. Especially going to college. Several times I have started and then for some reason or other I just quit. This time around though, I'm...

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busymom312 Yeah, I'm in the same boat as far as smoking goes. I've tried to quit several times, but I quit quitting! I don't think it's that I CAN'T, it's more like I guess I'm not 100% committed to it--that a part of me still enjoys it (even though I know that it's not...

17 Dec 12

jswindell10 @jswindell10 (417) • United States 2 Dec 12

My New year's resolution was to cut back and I did. I went from smoking 3 Newport Kings to 1-2 Newport 100s. In less than a week, I could feel the difference in my breathing. Even though I never got up to a pack or more a day,...

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busymom312 No, I didn't. I had planned to and made the same resolution that you did at New Year's to at least cut back. I've tried to quit a number of times--all unsuccessful so far. I guess I'm not to the point that, while I know I should quit, I'm just not ready to. My...

17 Dec 12

youless @youless (112496) • Guangzhou, China 26 Oct 12

I just wonder if you are a boss, will you give the break for the smoking employees to smoke? If yes, it seems it is not fair because the non-smoking employees don't have this break because they have to work in the office. But the...

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busymom312 I'm not a boss, but I am an employee and a smoker. I do NOT think or expect that I should get any special breaks just because I smoke. Here I get a ten-minute morning break and a ten-minute afternoon break, plus an hour for lunch--the same as any other...

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41Combedale @41CombedaleRoad (5952) • Greece 3 Sep 12

In a recent discussion about relaxing on the beach people mentioned enjoying the fresh air. People smoke a lot in Greece and they love to settle down to sunbathe very close to others. The result is that the air is not fresh it...

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busymom312 I have to say that, as a smoker, I understand where non-smokers are coming from. They no longer allow smoking in restaurants and bars where I live, and I think that's a good thing. Even though I'm a smoker, I used to hate trying to eat when someone was smoking...

3 Sep 12

angelkarah050182 @angelkarah050182 (4980) • Philippines 28 Aug 12

I want my husband to quit smoking. How can I stop him from smoking? I want him to stop immediately but I guess he can't. I don't know what to do. Happy myLotting everyone.

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busymom312 As a smoker, I can tell you right now that you cannot STOP someone from smoking. They have to want to quit for themselves. If you nag your husband or try to force the issue it might just drive him to smoke more. Or he might try to hide the fact that he is...

29 Aug 12

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Oktavist @Oktavist (396) • Romania 25 Aug 12

What is your reaction when someone gets his cigarette and starts smoking near you?Do you attract their attention or you quietly walk away? I am asking this because passive smokers present the same or even bigger risks than normal...

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busymom312 I'm a smoker, too. Like you, I am VERY considerate of non-smokers and move away from them before lighting up. On the other hand, I do get upset when non-smokers treat us as if we are standing there with a gun pointed at them. Last week I was shopping at the...

25 Aug 12

bulastika @bulastika (5966) • Philippines 3 Aug 12

I smoke and I smoke one pack a day but sometimes I hate other smokers who don't know proper etiquette on how to smoke. I hate people who smoke inside cinema. I do smoke but some people don't so don't smoke in cinema. I hate...

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busymom312 I'm a smoker, too, and I agree that there are way too many inconsiderate smokers. I'm always very careful about not lighting up where there are non-smokers nearby. After all, why should they breathe my smoke? I have two young sons, and neither my husband or I...

14 Aug 12

busymom312 @busymom312 (122) • United States 14 Aug 12

I am trying to cut down on smoking regular cigarettes (with the hope that I might eventually quit). I've been tempted to try out the electronic cigarette, and saw the some behind the counter of my local drug store. Does it seem...

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debrakcarey @debrakcarey (19887) • United States 13 Jun 12

but when I try I become very anxious and mean. I have those fake cigaretts now, and some nicotine gum. I have only four actual cigaretts left. I made a promise to myself I would not buy anymore. This is it....

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busymom312 Thanks, Debra! :)

8 Jul 12

debrakcarey @debrakcarey (19887) • United States 13 Jun 12

but when I try I become very anxious and mean. I have those fake cigaretts now, and some nicotine gum. I have only four actual cigaretts left. I made a promise to myself I would not buy anymore. This is it....

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busymom312 It sounds like you are doing really good and making progress toward totally being free of the cigs. I'm still smoking, but I saw some e-cigs behind the counter at the drug store when I stopped there yesterday (to buy cigarettes--I know, I know...) Is that what...

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debrakcarey @debrakcarey (19887) • United States 13 Jun 12

but when I try I become very anxious and mean. I have those fake cigaretts now, and some nicotine gum. I have only four actual cigaretts left. I made a promise to myself I would not buy anymore. This is it....

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busymom312 It sounds like you are doing really good and making progress toward totally being free of the cigs for good! I'm still smoking, but I saw some e-cigs behind the counter at the drug store when I stopped there yesterday (to buy cigarettes--I know, I know...)...

7 Jul 12

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debrakcarey @debrakcarey (19887) • United States 13 Jun 12

but when I try I become very anxious and mean. I have those fake cigaretts now, and some nicotine gum. I have only four actual cigaretts left. I made a promise to myself I would not buy anymore. This is it....

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busymom312 It sounds like you are doing really good and making progress to totally being free of the cigs. I'm still smoking, but I saw some e-cigs behind the counter at Walgreens when I stopped there yesterday (to buy cigarettes--I know, I know...) What brand of fake...

7 Jul 12

taura2p @taura2p (349) • Romania 21 Jun 12

I have been smoking for quite a while now, and I can't seem to quit. Moreover, recently, I've started smoking more, even a pack of cigarettes a day. Did any of you quit smoking? Any advice?

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busymom312 I wish I had some helpful advice for you. I've tried to quit a few times, but my problem is that my husband, best friend, sister, and mother all smoke, and after a few days I just don't have to willpower to stay strong and end up caving in. I guess part of it...

25 Jun 12

debrakcarey @debrakcarey (19887) • United States 13 Jun 12

but when I try I become very anxious and mean. I have those fake cigaretts now, and some nicotine gum. I have only four actual cigaretts left. I made a promise to myself I would not buy anymore. This is it....

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busymom312 How are you doing today with your quit? (BTW, thanks for pushing me to get started :) )

15 Jun 12

debrakcarey @debrakcarey (19887) • United States 13 Jun 12

but when I try I become very anxious and mean. I have those fake cigaretts now, and some nicotine gum. I have only four actual cigaretts left. I made a promise to myself I would not buy anymore. This is it....

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busymom312 Hi Debra! Yes, me too. I'm a smoker who has tried to quit in the past a few times, but I'm still smoking. I started when I was 15, and I'm 28 now, so it's been 13 years. I can't believe it's been that long. I looked back at a previous post I made when I was...

13 Jun 12

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chicksdigscars @chicksdigscars (5483) 20 Apr 12

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busymom312 I agree with you completely! Cigarettes keep going up in price here in the U.S., too. The reason they give is that it will encourage people to quit smoking. They also claim that higher prices will help prevent kids from starting, since kids (supposedly) don't...

19 May 12

kyle2krystel @kyle2krystel (2489) • Japan 8 Mar 12

I been a smoker since I was 16years old, I can smoke 2 packs of cigarettes a day and sometimes more. I promised my self and even made a new year resolution for the past year that when I reach 20 years old I will quit smoking for...

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busymom312 I meant to say I've smoked for 13 years--I started when I was 15--probably the dumbest decision I've ever made.

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